2004 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 280

'04 AVALON U (L/O 0408) Does your vehicle need repairing? Tire rotation Rotate the tires according to the maintenance schedule. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the "Scheduled Maintenance Guide" or "Owner's Manual Supplement".) See Section 7−2 for additional information. Be on the alert for changes in performance, sounds, and visual tip−offs that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are as follows: If you notice any of these clues, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. It probably needs adjustment or repair. D D D D Engine missing, stumbling, or pinging Appreciable loss of power Strange engine noises A leak under the vehicle (however, water dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal.) indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked immediately.) CAUTION Do not continue driving with the vehicle unchecked. It could result in serious vehicle damage and possibly personal injury. D Change in exhaust sound (This may D Flat−looking tire; excessive tire squeal when cornering; uneven tire wear D Vehicle pulls to one side when driving straight on a level road D Strange noises related to suspension movement D Loss of brake effectiveness; spongy feeling brake; pedal almost touches floor; vehicle pulls to one side when braking D Engine coolant temperature continually higher than normal 280 2004 AVALON from Aug. '04 Prod. (OM41412U)